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May 24 • 1 min read

✨ What Is Karma Yoga? A Practice of Purposeful Service


Namaste, Reader 💛

Yoga is more than movement. More than breath. More than quiet stillness.

Let’s talk about yoga, off of the mat.

This week, I’ve been meditating on Karma Yoga — the yoga of action. It’s not about poses, but purpose. It’s about how we show up in the world with compassion, presence, and a willingness to serve — not for applause, but from the heart.

💛 What is Karma Yoga?

Karma Yoga is the path of selfless service (seva). It asks us to take action not attached to results, but rooted in purpose. Each time we let go of the desire for recognition or success, and instead act from love and integrity, we embody this yogic path.

Whether you’re helping a child regulate their emotions, guiding students in class, supporting a loved one, or creating space for healing — this is Karma Yoga in action.

🧘‍♀️ Why It Matters

For those of us in service roles — teachers, parents, space holders, healers — the giving can sometimes feel endless. Karma Yoga shifts the frame: instead of giving to get, we offer as a practice. And through this offering, we reconnect to ourselves and the greater whole.

A simple mantra to carry this energy:

I offer my actions to the field of creation.

Let it be a reminder that your effort matters, even when the outcome is unseen. You are part of something greater.

📿 A Practice for the Week:

Each day, offer one small, meaningful act — without needing recognition. It could be a smile, a thoughtful gesture, or a silent blessing. Whisper the mantra as you do:

👉 “I offer my actions to the field of creation.”

Let the act be the offering. Let the purpose be the practice.

Journal Prompt:

Where in your life can you let go of outcomes and give from the heart? What opens when you root your actions in purpose?

Yoga extends far beyond the mat — into our words, our relationships, our daily choices. And this, too, is the practice.

🧡 “Do your work with love and without attachment to results.” – Bhagavad Gita

From My Heart 2 Yours,
Taylor Lee Hitaffer
RYT-500 | CYMC
Heart2BrainYoga.com


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Our newsletter is crafted for yoga teachers, caregivers, and holistic practitioners seeking to create supportive, accessible spaces in yoga. If you're interested in trauma-informed principles, adaptive teaching strategies, or simply want to expand your approach to yoga for diverse bodies and minds, this newsletter is for you. Subscribers receive weekly insights on accessible yoga practices, trauma-informed tips, teaching resources, and heart-centered reflections from my work with children and private clients. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, actionable advice, and inspiring resources to make yoga inclusive and impactful for all ages. Plus, gain access to community events and exclusive content to deepen your teaching journey.


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